Description

Essentials about the Museum of Sydney in brief

Australia does not have a particularly long history. Nevertheless, if you want to learn about the 200-year-old past of Sydney, Australia’s oldest city, you can do so at the Museum of Sydney. Built on the ruins of the house of New South Wales’ first governor, the museum vividly shows the history and development of the city.

The history of the Museum of Sydney

The house of the first governor was built in 1788, but later abandoned and fell into oblivion. The foundations were uncovered during excavation work in 1983. Ten years later, the new Museum of Sydney building was erected. The museum explores Sydney’s colonial and contemporary history through many objects, photographs and new digital display techniques.

Website

sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/museum-of-sydney

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults: $12.00

Concessions: $8.00

Small children (Ages 4 and under): free

Family ticket: $30.00

For more information on discounts, see the website.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Ferry lines F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 and F7: Stop Circular Quay

Train lines T1, T2, T3, T7 and T8: Stop Circular Quay

Bus lines 301, 302, 303, 333, 373, 374, 377, 380, 392, 394, 396, 397, 399, 500, 507, 515, 518, 520, L94, M52, X03, X94 and X97

By car:

The nearest car parks are Wilson Parking – Farrer Place and Secure Parking – Macquarie Street.